Event history

Event history is a way researchers record and analyze the timing of important occurrences within individuals’ lives or within the course of a particular process. It involves tracking when specific events—such as getting a job, having a child, or experiencing a health issue—happen over a period of time. By studying these sequences and timing, researchers can identify patterns and factors that influence when events occur, helping to better understand behaviors and outcomes across populations. This method is useful in fields like sociology, health studies, and economics to analyze dynamic changes over time.